Process Engineering Manager

PXM MALAYSIA SDN BHD; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

PXM Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. in Bayan Lepas, Penang is seeking a capable Process Engineering Manager to lead the Process Engineering function and drive manufacturing excellence, productivity, quality and continuous improvement.

You will oversee a team to develop, optimize production and assembly processes and resolve manufacturing issues on the shop floor. The role requires hands-on leadership, strong problem-solving, and close collaboration with Production, Quality, NPI and cross-functional teams to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Diploma in an engineering discipline with relevant manufacturing exposure.
• Minimum 8 years of manufacturing/engineering experience, with 3+ years in leadership.
• Strong EMS/electronics industry experience and NPI exposure.
• Proven capability in process optimization and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Process Engineering team to support daily manufacturing operations.
• Develop, establish and optimize production and assembly processes for efficiency.
• Analyze production problems and identify root causes using structured methods.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions to improve quality and stability.
• Drive improvements in yield, productivity, and line efficiency.
• Oversee New Product Introduction, pilot runs and ramp-up.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and ensure ISO compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Problem solving

Cross-functional coordination

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Industrial Engineering or related field

Job description

PXM Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. is an Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) company located in Bayan Lepas, Penang, specializing in electronics manufacturing, assembly, testing and packaging.

We are looking for a capable, experienced and hands-on Process Engineering Manager to lead our Process Engineering function and drive manufacturing process excellence, productivity, quality and continuous improvement.

This is a key management position for an experienced engineering professional who is able to lead a team, develop and improve production processes, resolve manufacturing issues and work closely with Production, Quality, NPI and other cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

Process Engineering & Manufacturing

Lead and manage the Process Engineering team to support daily manufacturing operations.

Develop, establish and optimize production and assembly processes to achieve stable and efficient production.

Analyze production problems and identify root causes through structured problem-solving.

Implement corrective and preventive actions to improve process stability and product quality.

Drive improvements in yield, productivity, process capability, cycle time and line efficiency.

Establish and maintain process parameters, work instructions, process specifications and engineering standards.

Provide technical support and troubleshooting for production and process-related issues.

Work closely with Production and Quality teams to ensure processes consistently meet quality and production requirements.

New Product Introduction (NPI)

Lead Process Engineering activities for New Product Introduction, pilot runs and production ramp-up.

Review product specifications, BOM, drawings and manufacturing requirements.

Develop suitable production processes, tooling, fixtures and process controls for new products.

Coordinate engineering builds, trial production and pilot runs.

Identify manufacturing risks during NPI and implement solutions before mass production.

Ensure new products are successfully transferred from development into stable mass production.

Process Improvement & Cost Reduction

Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, scrap, rework, downtime and manufacturing costs.

Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency and process reliability.

Analyze production data and engineering performance indicators to identify improvement opportunities.

Implement structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, FMEA, SPC and other appropriate engineering tools.

Drive engineering projects that improve productivity, quality and overall manufacturing performance.

Lead, coach and develop Process Engineers, Engineering Technicians and related engineering personnel.

Assign responsibilities and priorities according to production and engineering requirements.

Set departmental objectives, KPIs and performance targets.

Monitor the performance and development of the engineering team.

Build a strong engineering culture focused on technical capability, discipline, problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with Production, Assembly, QA, Product QA, Supply Chain, PMC and NPI teams.

Provide engineering support for production issues and customer-related technical matters.

Coordinate with customers, suppliers and external technical parties when required.

Prepare engineering reports, improvement plans and management updates.

Quality & Compliance

Ensure engineering processes and documentation comply with company requirements and relevant ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 requirements.

Ensure production processes are properly documented and controlled.

Promote compliance with quality, environmental, safety and manufacturing requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related field.

Minimum 8 years of relevant manufacturing/engineering experience, preferably with at least 3 years in an engineering leadership or managerial position.

Strong experience in electronics manufacturing, assembly or EMS environment is highly preferred.

Experience in NPI, pilot production, mass production and process improvement.

Strong knowledge of production processes, process optimization and manufacturing troubleshooting.

Proven experience in yield improvement, productivity improvement, cost reduction and process development.

Experience in managing and developing an engineering team.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Good project management and cross-functional coordination skills.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Able to work independently and make sound technical decisions.

Hands-on, proactive and results-oriented, with the ability to work closely with production teams on the factory floor.

The Candidate We Are Looking For

We are looking for an experienced engineering professional who can take ownership of the production process and lead the engineering team rather than simply provide technical support.